2004 Honda Fit vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Honda Fit (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Honda | Talbot |
| Model | Fit | Samba |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
